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The 2026 Old West World Championships paid out $1.13 million in Amarillo, pushing Old West’s total awarded money for the year to $5.1 million—and championship Saturday brought together some of the best young horses and horsemen in the business.
On this episode of The Score, hear from all the winners across the Non-Pro, Limited, Intermediate and Open as they break down their championship runs, the horses that got them there and what it means to compete in the middle of a rapidly-growing industry.
The episode includes Brooke Wilson, Sy York, Culley Morgan, Brodie Boyce, Jackie Crawford, Jordan Allyn, Trevor Boatwright, Andy Holcomb and Clyde Bolejack before moving into the Open champions with Joseph Harrison and Royal Nites, Hunter Koch and Rockk Star and Trevor Brazile’s sweep of both Open heading championships.
Brazile finished the week as Amarillo’s highest-earning rider with $166,472—more than double any other rider at the event—as another Old West World Championships came to a close. X Performance Horses, owners of Rockk Star, were the top-earning owners with $91,343 won on seven horses.

Racing analyst and handicapper Ben Kudla from Equibase joins the show to preview the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland. Ben breaks down what makes this year's event so special, gives expert insight into the top contenders for the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic and shares what to watch across the weekend's championship races. Plus, some Realli Bad Adz…
HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4073 – Show Notes and Links:
Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
Title Sponsor: Purina
Pic Credit: Ben Kudla on X
Guest: Ben Kudla from Equibase | The Inside Track Podcast
Sponsor: Ororo Heated Apparel
Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
Additional support for this podcast provided by:RideTV, US Rider, My New Horse, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:
04:38 - Daily Whinnies
07:18 - Breeder's Cup Chat
09:40 - Ben Kudla
29:21 - Our Picks
32:30 - Realli BAd Adz

Veterinarian Nic de Brauwere has been Head of Welfare and Behavior at Redwings Horse Sanctuary in the UK for more than 30 years. He helps us better understand safety for senior horses and handlers when there is a physical or behavioral issue with the horse.
My Senior Horse - Episode 56 Guests and Links:
Guests: Nic de Brauwere
Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior Horse | Email Kim (kbrown@equinenetwork.com) | Follow Kim on LinkedIn (@kimberlylsbrown)

Trigger Warning:
This episode starts with our usual barn updates and lighthearted horse banter, but shifts into deeply personal and sensitive territory around the halfway mark. We discuss trauma processing, surviving abusive family dynamics, and Cara shares a candid, vulnerable memory of childhood abuse. If you would prefer to stick strictly to the horse talk and social media stories, check the chapter markers below to listen through the first half and pause when the conversation shifts.
What starts as a celebration of internet fame quickly transforms into one of the most raw, honest, and healing conversations Sandy and Cara have ever shared.
The gals kick things off with their weekly "pony reports," unpacking Armani’s latest groundwork lesson on the bridge—including Cara’s realization about how shipping boxes mimic obstacles—and Sandy’s successful trail rides and incline work with Kaya. From there, they celebrate their superstar, Armani, whose goofy leaf-blower video completely blew up overnight, racking up over 6.7 million views and gaining the podcast more than 11,000 new followers.
However, unexpected viral success brings unexpected emotional hurdles. Cara opens up about the sudden onset of imposter syndrome, the panic of "waiting for the other shoe to drop," and being paralyzed when things go right. Around the halfway mark, the conversation turns vulnerable as Cara processes long-buried memories of an abusive childhood home, the reality of delayed trauma processing in adulthood, and how the safety of the barn was once her only escape. Together, Sandy and Cara explore what true healing looks like—separating memories from reliving fear, letting go of hyper-independence, and realizing the "other shoe" has already fallen.
In this episode, we talk about:
Pony Reports: Armani’s bridge breakthrough, working from his "right eye", and Kaya’s self-regulating trail progress

The Leaf Blower Phenomenon: How Armani’s play drive garnered 6.7 million views, 11,000+ new followers, and accusations of being "AI"

The Weight of Success: Imposter syndrome, feeling paralyzed by good news, and Sandy’s proposal for an Armani calendar

Trauma & Healing: How trauma manifests in perfectionism and constant busyness

Breaking the Silence: Cara opens up about surviving childhood abuse and navigating family estrangement

Letting Go of the Fear: Sandy’s perspective on reframing past trauma, releasing fear, and why the leaky pipes under the house mean the shoe has already dropped

Be sure to join the conversation over in the Saddle Talk with Sandy & Cara Facebook Group and be sure to like them Facebook to stay up to date with all things saddle sisterhood!

Reese & Megan chat with Nadine Schwartsman about the 2027 dressage tests and what riders and trainers can expect as we prepare for the new tests. Then, we head to the Thoroughbred Makeover to talk with Halle Rust, a competitor showcasing the versatility and talent of the Thoroughbred. Join us as we hear about her experience, her horse, and what it takes to prepare for this unique competition!
Links:
Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac | Instagram | Facebook
Title Sponsors: Purina
Premier Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
Guest: Nadine Schwartsman - Website | Facebook
Guest: Halle Rust
Book Club: The Imperfect Ride by Andrea Monsarrat Waldo
Dressage Radio Show: Website | Facebook